Endrick has officially arrived in France. The 19-year-old sensation delivered a breathtaking performance this Sunday, scoring his first professional hat-trick to lead Lyon to a dominant 5-2 victory over Metz.
In a display of pure attacking instinct, Endrick was everywhere at the Saint-Symphorien stadium. Within the first 45 minutes, he secured his treble, won and converted a penalty, and even had a fourth goal narrowly disallowed by VAR. His explosive form has propelled Les Gones to their eighth consecutive victory a feat not seen at the club since the legendary 2006/07 season led by Juninho Pernambucano.
The “Ancelotti Connection”
With Carlo Ancelotti now at the helm of the Brazilian National Team, Endrick’s performances in Ligue 1 are sending a clear message. Having worked under the Italian at Real Madrid, the young number 9 is making an undeniable case for a starting spot in the Seleção.
In just three appearances for Lyon, Endrick has already racked up:
- 4 Goals
- 1 Assist
- 2 MOTM (Man of the Match) awards
Lyon’s Renaissance
Under this winning streak, Lyon has stormed into the Champions League qualification spots. Currently sitting in 4th place with 36 points, they are breathing down the necks of Marseille, Lens, and league leaders PSG.
The club is also flourishing on the European stage, currently leading the Europa League standings alongside Aston Villa. The “Endrick Effect” has transformed Lyon from mid-table strugglers into one of the most feared teams in France.
𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 💥
Grâce notamment à une première période de haute facture, nos Gones l’emportent sur la pelouse de Metz et enchainent avec une nouvelle victoire ! 😍🔥
On continue les gars ! ✊🔴🔵
2-5 #FCMOL pic.twitter.com/DA3X8nBPrm
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) January 25, 2026
What’s Next?
Lyon faces a busy week ahead:
- Europa League: A home clash against PAOK this Thursday at the OL Stadium.
- Ligue 1: A high-stakes battle against Lille next Sunday, where Endrick will look to continue his scoring streak.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
